Volcanos and Earthquakes and More

Hi all,
Yes, we had a small earthquake on friday night. We were watching TV and I looked at my parents and said, do you feel that? as we discussed if it was an earthquake it began to shake enough to say, yep, that is an earthquake! We made our way to the doorway (yes, I know you are supposed to get under something but old habits die hard!). Other people had opened their doors too. By that time, things had passed and nothing fell or was damaged.
On Saturday, we took a tour to Antigua, the old capital city about 40 minutes away. As we left Guatemala City, the guide pointed to the mountain and said, did you feel the eruption last night? There was a small plume of ash coming from the top of the volcano. (nothing dramatic mind you)! Evidently there are three volcanos outside the city but only one that is still active!
We went into Antigua and visited a Jade factory. They explained that the Jade found in guatemala is very rare and that there are two types only found here. There are actually two types of jade but the type found here is only found in Hong Kong and the black and rainbow varieties are only found in guatemala. Has to do with the tectonic plates and the heat that makes the stone! Anyway, it was very interesting. Who knew pure jade is white and that lavender jade is actually a rainbow or that black jade is rare! The rarest type is the emerald green jade!
Ok so much for the history lession, I thought it was interesting.
We went through a few small towns and stopped to do alittle shopping. Jonathan got a traditional hat to keep the sun off his head and a jacket as it has been really cold here!! Who knew!
Well, running out of time again! We get his visa today and fly home tomorrow. Will get some photos on this site soon.
more later...